Digital ID Scheme
The UK Government has announced that it will introduce a new digital ID scheme, which it claims will help combat illegal working while making it easier for the vast majority of people to use vital… Read More »Digital ID Scheme
Briefing
Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill
Katy Clark MSP’s Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill will deliver transparency by design, strengthen accountability and increase informed scrutiny across 10,000+ public bodies in Scotland. The Jimmy Reid Foundation supports legal reform too and… Read More »Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill
Stronger Communities – Allotments
The Foundation has published several papers on how to build stronger communities, highlighting both social and economic benefits. In this briefing, we look at allotment policy in Scotland – an essential community facility. We examine… Read More »Stronger Communities – Allotments
Preventative Spending
The Scottish Government has launched its latest public service reform strategy, aiming to deliver £1 billion in savings over the next five years. A key element in the new strategy is a ‘more joined-up and… Read More »Preventative Spending
Tax Justice
This year’s STUC Congress will likely pass several motions calling for improvements in public services that will impact public finances. Political conferences, campaign groups, and even think tanks are similar! Less consideration is given to… Read More »Tax Justice